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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................... 3 CREDITS .......................................... 3 COPYRIGHTS ........................................4 CONTACT SUPPORT ..................................... 4 THE MANUALS ........................................4 FLYING THE ROBIN ....................................... 4 THE ROBIN DR40 0 IN F SX ..................................6 THE AIRCRAFT .......................................
Page 3: Introduction
Joachim Schweigler (specific - 3d - design) Models/Textures: Joachim Schweigler (specific - 3d - design) XML/ gauges: Finn Jacobsen (Aerosoft), Joachim Schweigler (specific - 3d - design) Flight mechanics: John Cagle Flight mechanics proving: Joachim Schweigler (specific - 3d - design)
Page 4: Copyrights
CONTACT SUPPORT Support for this product is offered by Aerosoft. We prefer to have a support forum for the simple reason that it is fast and efficient because customers help customers when we are sleeping. http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php/forum If you prefer email support use this: https://aerosoft.zendesk.com/anonymous_requests/new, do not forget to add screenshots if they are needed to explain the issue.
Page 5 Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 There is one thing you should not do however and that’s slip while pulling the nose up. The fuselage will block airflow over the most effective part of the wing and things can get exciting rather fast.
Page 6: The Robin Dr400 In Fsx
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 THE ROBIN DR400 IN FSX There are three different Robin DR400 included in this package (different cockpit layouts) and seven different liveries. You will find them all under Aircraft manufacturer Avions Pierre Robin. There are a few settings that are very important for this project, they are shown in red in the images below:...
Page 7: The Aircraft
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 THE AIRCRAFT GENERAL  Wingspan (m) 8,72  Length (m) 6.96  Height (m) 2.23 FLAPS The flaps (0.669 m2) are controlled with a lever between the two front seats and can be set in three (locked) stages;...
Page 8: Fuel
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 FUEL  Fuel Pressure Maximal: 0,560 bar  Fuel Pressure Optimal: 0,210 bar  Fuel Pressure Minimal: 0,035 bar  Tank: 110 L (last 10 L only usable in level flight) Fuel is fed from the aft tank with an electrical fuel pump to an engine driven fuel pump to provide correct fuel pressure during all flight conditions.
Page 9: Emergency Procedures
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT  Close fuel selector  Use remaining fuel (full throttle)  Ignition off  Before landing Master off and Generator off Note that stall warning will not function ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND ...
Page 10: Normal Flight Procedures
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 NORMAL FLIGHT PROCEDURES FLIGHT PREPARATION 1. Before flight check that all weight and balance are within allowed limits. Page 10...
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Page 12: Before Flight Checks
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 BEFORE FLIGHT CHECKS 1. Master switch on 2. Check fuel quantity 3. Master off 4. Ignition off 5. Fuel selector on 6. Mixture full lean (pulled) BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Adjust seat and seatbelt 2. Cabin closed and locked 3.
Page 13: Start
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 START 1. Carburettor heat off 2. Mixture full rich (pushed) 3. Slow increase throttle to full 4. Check RPM (2200) and abort when RPM too low 5. Keep pressure on nose wheel to allow directional control 6.
Page 14: Landing
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 LANDING 1. Approach speed: Vi = 1,3 x stall speed (example 115 km/h at 1000 kg) 2. Carburettor heat full 3. Mixture full rich 4. In strong winds control speed carefully ABORTED LANDING 1. Full throttle 2.
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Page 19: Panels Layout
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 PANELS LAYOUT Although all three panels differ slightly the same element can be found in all the cockpits. Throttle Ignition Airspeed indicator Starter Artificial Horizon Battery switch Altimeter Generator switch ADF gauge Mixture control Turn and bank indicator...
Page 20: Avionics
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 AVIONICS MOVMAP 754 GPS UNIT Several of the cockpits are equipped with a GPS that is modelled on well-known GPS devices. The GPS instrument has its own internal battery so it can be used when the Master switch is still off. It’s charged by the Primary DC electrical bus when the Battery master switch is on.
Page 21: Direct To Mode
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 DIRECT TO MODE Using the GOTO button will allow the input of a DIRECT TO location. Use the UP / DOWN cursor keys to change the character on the blinking field. Use the LEFT / RIGHT cursor key to move to the next or previous field.
Page 22: Nearest Station
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 NEAREST STATION Using the NRST button will open the NEAREST STATION list and the LEFT / RIGHT cursor keys will change between Airports, VORs, NDBs and Intersections. Use the UP / DOWN cursor keys to highlight an identifier and press ENTER to select it as DIRECT-TO, or press QUIT to cancel the selection.
Page 23 Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 HSI SAMPLES: On track direct towards the active waypoint, TO / FROM flag shows TO: Correct heading but about 2 miles left of the flight plan leg: Still 2 miles left of the flight plan leg, but on an intercept heading of 40°:...
Page 24: S3Dd Air Map Gps
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 Flight plan leg behind the aircraft, note the TO/FROM flag has changed to FROM: Still behind the flight plan leg, but heading towards the waypoint. The Flag still shows from. Use “bearing” in this case to get to the waypoint, keeping the ground track equal or the same.
Page 25 Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 The GPS can show Airports, VOR’s, NDB’s, Intersections and Airspace boundaries. To toggle the display of these items press the MENU button. The Setup page will now be shown: Use the UP / DOWN cursor key (the large button) to highlight the Class (Airport, VORs, NDBs, Intersection or Airspace).
Page 26: Direct To
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 DIRECT TO Using the GOTO button will allow the input of a DIRECT TO location. Use the UP / DOWN cursor keys to change the character on the blinking field. Use the LEFT / RIGHT cursor key to move to the next or previous field.
Page 27: Cursor Mode
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 CURSOR MODE Another option to make a DIRECT-TO flight plan, is with the help of the “Cursor Mode”. When the GPS is in map mode, pressing either the UP / DOWN / LEFT or RIGHT cursor key, will put the GPS into “Cursor mode”.
Page 28: Hsi Page
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 HSI PAGE Pressing the ENTER key while being in Map mode will bring up the HSI page. The HSI page shows:  Compass rose, showing ground track, which is the true track over ground, taking crosswinds and sideslip into account.
Page 29: Bendix/King Kx125 Communication Transceiver
Aerosoft Robin DR400 140 1.00 BENDIX/KING KX125 COMMUNICATION TRANSCEIVER The KX125 is a useful but slightly antiquated communication and navigation radio. As this instrument is carefully simulated we include the actual manual as an appendix to this manual. BECKER TRANSPONDER The Becker BXP 6401 transponder is a Mode S transponder which enables ATC to locate, identify and track the aircraft by responding to ATC radar interrogations.